Some of the health benefits turmeric essential oils provide include promoting healthier skin, alleviating pain, and improving overall mood. The most important benefits this essential oil offers are highlighted below. 

Boosts Immune System Function

In addition to acting as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, the active ingredients in turmeric essential oil boost the efficacy of the body’s natural defenses in preventing pathogens from causing disease. In addition, turmeric’s immune-boosting properties have been shown to help the body’s response to allergens.

According to a study in the Italian Journal of Biochemistry, curcumin, the important biochemical found in turmeric described above, causes the release of bilirubin, an antioxidant that leads to an overall strengthening of the immune system.

During cold or flu season, diffuse a few drops of turmeric essential oil in a room to protect yourself from cold and flu.

Improves Respiratory Function

A range of studies has suggested that many of the active compounds in turmeric essential oil, primarily curcumin, suppressed viruses. This includes the virus that causes the flu. Because of its range of healing benefits, turmeric essential oil has been known to help improve respiratory function by relieving congestion, coughs, or bronchial infections.

To alleviate the symptoms of the cold or flu, add a few drops of turmeric to a bowl of hot water, place a towel over your head, and inhale the vapors for five to 10 minutes. The steam from the hot water will thin out the phlegm that impairs breathing and the turmeric will strengthen your immune system. Alternatively, add a few drops of turmeric essential oil to a room diffuser before you go to sleep.

Relieves Pain

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric essential oil has been shown to be effective in relieving muscle and joint pain. This includes pain from arthritis.

The compounds in this essential oil inhibit the actions of inflammatory compounds. Consequently, this prevents swelling, and the antioxidants it contains prevents damage by free radicals.

A 2012 study investigated the effects of turmeric essential oil in individuals suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. One group received treatment with curcumin, one of the most active compounds in turmeric essential oil. This group showed the highest percentage of improvement than any other group in the study.

To use turmeric essential oil for alleviating muscle or joint pain, mix a few drops of this essential oil with a carrier oil like almond, jojoba, or coconut oil, and massage onto the affected areas twice daily.

Skincare and Haircare

The use of turmeric essential oil for skincare is also one of its most ancient uses. It has been dated back thousands of years to Ayurvedic medicine. Because of its antiseptic and antioxidant properties, it is ideal for treating acne or reducing the appearance of scars.

To use turmeric essential oil as part of your skincare routine, mix a few drops of the essential oil with a carrier oil and apply to areas where you may have acne, blemishes, or wrinkles.